Inter Miami have officially confirmed the acquisition of former Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets on a promising two-year contract. The renowned World Cup champion will occupy a prestigious Designated Player slot and is anticipated to commence training with the team in the near future.
The nine-time La Liga champion, Busquets, will be reuniting with his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi. Messi recently joined the Major League Soccer team after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. Busquets expressed his enthusiasm for this exceptional opportunity and stated that he is excited to embark on the next chapter of his career with Inter Miami. In May, Busquets announced his departure from Barcelona.
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Busquets, in his final home game for Barcelona, bids farewell to the fans with a wave.
"I was truly amazed by the club during my visit with Barcelona last year, and now I am thrilled and fully prepared to be a representative of this prestigious organization. I am eagerly looking forward to contributing towards achieving the pinnacle of success that this ambitious club relentlessly pursues."
Inter Miami's managing owner, Jorge Mas, expressed his excitement in welcoming Sergio Busquets to the team. From the very beginning, our goal has been to attract the top players in the world to Inter Miami. Sergio's skills and accomplishments speak for themselves.
Chris Henderson, the sporting director, also expressed his delight in bringing someone of Sergio's caliber to Inter Miami. Sergio is recognized as one of the most intelligent players in the sport, with an unparalleled ability to anticipate and influence every aspect of the game.
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